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title: "NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Imatinib and Valganciclovir"
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# NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Imatinib and Valganciclovir

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d85eec12-565d-4ab0-b242-cb6373e2baff

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## Summary

NHS England has initiated a tender process for the supply of National Generic Pharmaceuticals, specifically Imatinib and Valganciclovir. The framework agreement is set to commence on 11 May 2019 and will run until 31 January 2020, with a total maximum duration of 17 months. The tender, which is classified under the pharmaceutical products industry category, has a total estimated value of £2,763,678 (GBP). This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure above threshold, with the tender submission closing on 14 December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in generic medicinal products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of smaller suppliers. The extensive delivery addresses across various regions in the UK, including the North East and London, suggest a broad market for interested suppliers to engage. Companies well-equipped to handle pharmaceutical distribution and those compliant with NHS standards would be particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for NHS National Generic Pharmaceuticals - Imatinib and Valganciclovir Offer reference number: CM/PHG/18/5573 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 17 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: All products and all regions: 11 May 2019 to 31 January 2020 (8.5 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4271d1f0-9be4-4320-ac72-936fec74c406 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,763,678 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,763,678 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE LIST OF AWARDED SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING SME STATUS) AT T |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4271d1f0-9be4-4320-ac72-936fec74c406
- 16 Nov 2018 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231432fc-4ab1-4216-8484-813c363537dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4271d1f0-9be4-4320-ac72-936fec74c406
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231432fc-4ab1-4216-8484-813c363537dd
  16th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a765f974-d52d-4662-a55b-865a7003f269
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32f847ec-eac0-4fa2-842c-7947b4271bea
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96c092d6-b436-454b-9e51-0aaf56a9a3c7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93093221-889a-4527-a279-f87565cd5377
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32953228-d8b5-42ed-9112-c27ffcb9f4e7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17db6ecc-74e5-4cd7-b0a4-9b089f7368ea
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebfdf58e-1851-46ec-bde8-362688ec0a49
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed64438c-e868-46ee-b716-9f60ebd487c8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bcd2ce7-274c-4e78-86c2-39eaf99de5b6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13e66a84-9815-48c4-879a-23c661ea8426
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32c09369-08a2-44f2-ac17-7566b49d3990
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/792df060-dbb3-4853-974a-1c1da0f66a7a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9db6b60a-4e8f-40bb-a828-b4372f913261
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Link to NHS England e-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder

## Provenance

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